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...that is the question. I think I'm over thinking the job so wondered what the collective thought? I can get my hands on a decent number of well reared Native X weaned calves. Do I buy now or do I wait? First cut is in the bag for winter, 2nd cut isnt worth cutting yet but grazing it won't do...

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Written by cpm from CPM Magazine Download PDF Battling blackgrass is a yearly struggle for many growers, but FMC has a new herbicide that could soon be joining the fight. CPM took a trip to FMC’s French research facility to get a first-hand look at Isoflex in trials. By Melanie Jenkins “There’s...

While potato planting is only just getting underway, growers are being reminded to put crop haulm destruction plans in place now. With decisions made based on variety choice, end market and storage requirements, this will ensure only small tweaks to strategy are needed ahead of spraying and...

Got a job on the go that's not really thread worthy? Not a QFB&C? Not quite a NQFEorAQB? Whatever it is, show us what you're working on today, TFF. I'm desperately trying to revive the aircon system on my newly purchased Same but it's snowballing a bit (I probably shouldn't have bothered with...

Written by Charlotte Cunningham from CPM Magazine Download PDF As growers grapple for alternative strategies in light of sky-high fertiliser prices, optimising the benefits of foliar nutrition could be a welcome aid this season. CPM finds out more. Crop nutrition is much more holistic than just...

Got a smattering of quite tall groundsel in a field of wheat.is it worth doing anything or will anything do anything at this stage to take it out or not too worry about it

Annoyingly, I see that I've missed a strip in one of my wheat fields, which is nearly at T1, and a large patch of well grown groundsel is very noticeable. What can I use to kill it, given that all the chemicals in the spray store don't say that they will control it? Presently I have Eagle...

Written by Charlotte Cunningham from CPM Magazine Download PDF As growers grapple for alternative strategies in light of sky-high fertiliser prices, optimising the benefits of foliar nutrition could be a welcome aid this season. CPM finds out more. Crop nutrition is much more holistic than just...

Apart from reducing your nitrogen usage in 2022 ;) I be interested to know how many have actually made change to reduce your carbon footprint over the past 3 years? Feel free to add what and why below. I always await these reports with a sense of dread for what it holds for farming. Generally...

Early application key to combat broadleaved weeds in potato crops Early season application of contact herbicide Shark (carfentrazone-ethyl) to potato crops can give performance comparable to diquat, according to FMC Commercial Technical Manager Jeff Fieldsend. FMC Commercial Technical...

Written by cpm from CPM Magazine Download PDF There’s a keener than usual focus on nutrient plans this spring due to the price rises and potentially tight supply in the fertiliser market. CPM takes a look at the different soil types and their peculiarities when it comes to nutrient supply...

Have been wondering recently if there is any scope to reduce glyphosate rates and add wetter/penetrant type products to improve efficacy. It never seemed cost effective in the days of cheap glyphosate but now it is 4 times the cost maybe it is time to look at them again. Does anyone have any...

Chemistry and technique can counter active loss ‘Broadacre’ weed control methods, which are increasingly replacing FAR approaches, mean sugar beet weeds can be kept in check through the early part of the season despite the loss of desmedipham. As well as effective weed control, the strategy can...

The only person that understands farmers these days is Jeremy Clarkson Now a National Farmers’ Union prize winner, the presenter could be the only person to sort the UK's farming issues MARK HIX6 January 2022 • 5:00am 'If we want to eat local and support the farmers who produce meat, we need to...

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10088073/amp/Beef-farmers-forced-slash-production-2030-meet-climate-targets.html?ico=amp_articleRelated_with_images How the hell is uk beef a big polluter..?

Written by Michelle Martin from Agriland FMC Agro Limited has appointed Hazel Blanshard as the company’s new product manager for crop protection. Blanshard has a master’s degree in agriculture from Lancaster University, and has previously worked in the arable sector as a soil science research...

Written by Charlotte Cunningham from CPM Magazine After 40% of oilseed rape crops in 2020 were reportedly lacking in the micronutrient boron, growers are being urged to make early applications this autumn to support crop establishment. Charlotte Cunningham reports. FMC commercial technical...

How bad is it? I asked a rep to get my rape shifted asap this morning as need the space for barley but he said he would try his best but can’t promise anything due to the lorry driver shortage in the country. Personally think he’s at it but could be wrong.

please add your ideas :) i'm in for ploughin....straw burning....indoor lambin....pigs indoors